Binghamton, NY – A blast of fall air will grip much of central and southern New York starting Thursday, as a sharp cold front pushes south bringing widespread frost and cooler days ahead. Residents across Broome, Tioga, and Chenango counties should prepare to protect sensitive plants and outdoor decorations as temperatures drop close to freezing Thursday and Friday mornings.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a high-pressure system will settle in late Wednesday, clearing skies and allowing temperatures to plunge. Frost advisories are likely, with lows forecast in the upper 20s to low 30s across the Southern Tier and Susquehanna Valley. Motorists along Interstate 81 may also face patchy morning fog and slick spots from frost early Thursday.
Thursday and Friday will bring bright sunshine but brisk mornings. Daytime highs should rebound to the upper 50s and low 60s, delivering ideal conditions for pumpkin patch visits and fall foliage drives across central New York.
Looking ahead, the weekend offers textbook autumn weather — sunny skies, light winds, and crisp afternoons near 65°F. Perfect timing for Halloween prep, outdoor markets, or early leaf-viewing trips through Chenango Valley State Park.
Stay alert for updated frost advisories and use caution when traveling during early morning hours this week.
